The Hallmark Abstract Service Title Bill App

This completely free-to-use technology allows the user to input the purchase parameters for a residential deal, in any New York State town or city, and for any purchase price and mortgage amount. The output will be the title bill for the transaction including title insurance premiums, recording fees and any applicable mortgage or mansion tax. […]

Michael Haltman, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO, Is Interviewed By Douglas Elliman’s Vice Chair Dottie Herman On The Eye On Real Estate Podcast! (Audio)

Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman enjoyed some great radio time with Dottie Herman, on her podcast Eye On Real Estate. The podcast airs Saturdays from 10 AM – 12 Noon on AM97 The Answer. The discussion covered topics ranging from title insurance to the combat veteran Heroes To Heroes Foundation where Michael serves as […]

Title Insurance Versus Attorney Opinion Letters (AOL’s)

Don’t be penny-wise and dollar foolish when it comes to protecting what may be the largest financial commitment of your life! The situation: ‘Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now accepting written Attorney Opinion Letters (AOLs) in lieu of a title insurance policy under limited circumstances as a result of Equitable Housing Finance Plans announced earlier by […]

2022 National Association of REALTORS® Survey of Homebuyers!

2022 National Association of REALTORS® Survey of Homebuyers! For homebuyers, much of 2022 was a frustrating time of limited inventory and sky-high prices, where the sellers controlled much of the narrative. The scenario changed later in the year, and although a lack of inventory still prevailed, pricing power moved more to the buyer as an almost doubling […]

Recession? History Says…

Recession: Are past results useful indicators of future performance? Consider A Recessions Length When Compared to the ‘Real Rates’ of Bonds on the Day the Treasury Yield Curve Inverts… The current scenario does not bode well for the U.S. economy! (Note: – An inverted yield curve exists when longer-term interest rates are lower than near-term […]

How much does title insurance cost in New York City?

Hallmark Abstract Service CFO Linda Haltman spoke with Brick Underground Founder and CEO Teri Karush Rogers about the title insurance for a New York City real estate property purchase, and things that buyers should consider when selecting the title insurance company to work with. While the property buyers real estate attorney will recommend a title […]

Election Day, November 8, 2022! What’s Your Plan?

Election Day November 8, 2022…A Hallmark Abstract Service Poll The question asked is whether you plan on casting your vote in the midterm elections on or before November 8th? Voting is considered a right and responsibility, as it provides the opportunity to vote for leaders who we feel will best represent our ideas and interests. […]